Process Tasks Skill
Purpose
This skill automates the processing of tasks dropped into the Needs_Action folder by the filesystem watcher. It ensures all tasks are handled according to company rules and properly logged.
Instructions
When this skill is invoked, follow these steps:
1. Check for Tasks
- •List all files in the
Vault/Needs_Action/folder - •If the folder is empty, report "No tasks pending" and stop
- •If there are files, proceed to process each one
2. Process Each Task
For each file in Vault/Needs_Action:
a. Read the file content
- •Read both the metadata (.md file) and any associated content files
- •Understand what task is being requested
b. Follow Company Rules
- •Read and follow all rules in
Vault/Company_Handbook.md - •Always be polite
- •Always add timestamps when updating files
c. Complete the Task
- •Execute the requested task (summarize, analyze, draft response, etc.)
- •If the task requires creating output, create it in an appropriate location
- •If unclear about the task, ask for clarification
d. Move to Done
- •Move the processed file(s) to the
Vault/Done/folder - •Keep the original filename
3. Update Dashboard
After processing all tasks, update Vault/Dashboard.md:
- •Add a new entry under the Activity Log section
- •Use this format:
code
### YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS **Task Completed**: [Brief description] - [Detail 1] - [Detail 2] - Status: ✓ Complete
- •Use the current timestamp in format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
4. Report Summary
After all tasks are processed, provide a summary:
- •Number of tasks completed
- •Brief description of each task
- •Any issues encountered
Rules to Follow
- •Always be polite in any communication or output
- •Always add timestamps when updating
Vault/Dashboard.md - •Preserve file metadata when moving files
- •If a task is unclear, ask before proceeding
- •Log every action taken
Example Triggers
This skill automatically activates when the user says:
- •"Process my tasks"
- •"Check the Needs_Action folder"
- •"Are there any pending tasks?"
- •"Complete the tasks that are waiting"
- •"What needs to be done?"
- •"Handle my Needs_Action items"
When activated, the skill will:
- •Check
Vault/Needs_Actionfolder - •Find and process all pending tasks
- •Move completed files to
Vault/Done - •Update
Vault/Dashboard.mdwith timestamped log - •Report what was accomplished